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Romulus, My Father (2007)
If you are serious about films.... seriously see this movie.
I could not speak more highly of this film. It is flawlessly realised and I plead with anyone serious about film-making as a sincere form of high art to support this film. I have never experienced anything that is richer with real emotional substance and that conveys a convergence of humanity with more dignity.
Furthermore, I have never seen an ensemble of actors grasp the very essence of a story so powerfully and accurately. Each performer, even the youngest, is acutely aware of the history of their character and the significance of each and every moment that is being so beautifully captured.
For me, dissecting this movie in any way would be like sitting outside in the rain during a sunshower and trying to explain what was right or wrong with the situation.
'Romulus, My Father' confirms, without question, that Australian Filmaking has come of age.
The Office (2005)
Brave.
Congratulations to the NBC for having the balls to produce the US version of "The Office." It is difficult to see how the subtleties of the show would be embraced by a punchline thirsty US audience though.
The US variations on the UK characters are great. The show is superbly cast, particularly Rainn Wilson and Steve Carrel as the David & Gareth variations. The US version writers have picked up on some of the wonderful nuances from the UK version and accentuated them nicely.
This is a must for any UK "Office" fan as it introduces some truly hilarious new themes into the "workplace," but be prepared to sit through some re-hashed material throughout the series.